Cory Brandon Explained

Cory Brandon
Number:70
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:5 October 1987
Birth Place:Corsicana, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:324
High School:Corsicana (TX)
College:Oklahoma
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:
Aflstatlabel1:Total tackles
Aflstatvalue1:1.0
Afl:12001
Pfr:BranCo00

Cory Brandon (born October 5, 1987) is an American former professional football offensive tackle. He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Oklahoma. Brandon was also member of the Spokane Shock, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, BC Lions, Tampa Bay Storm, and Calgary Stampeders.

Early life

He was a first-team all-state after his senior season and also earned all-area and all-district honors after his junior season at Corsicana high school.[1]

College career

He played College football at Oklahoma. He played 13 games and started 7 of them his Junior season.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneeers

On July 27, 2011, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.[2] On September 4, 2011, he was released.[3]

Spokane Shock

Brandon played for the Spokane Shock during the 2012 Arena Football League season.[4]

Chicago Bears

On June 18, 2012, Brandon signed with the Chicago Bears.[5] On August 31, 2012, he was released on the day of roster cuts.[6] On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad.[7] On September 10, he was released from the practice squad.[8] On October 17, 2012, he was re-signed to the practice squad.[9] On December 17, 2012, he was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad after the team placed defensive tackle Matt Toeaina on Injured Reserve.[10]

Arizona Cardinals

Brandon signed with the Arizona Cardinals on May 27, 2014.[11]

Seattle Seahawks

After the Cardinals waived him, the Seattle Seahawks claimed Brandon off waivers on August 4, 2014.[12] The Seahawks released Brandon on August 25, 2014.[13]

BC Lions

Brandon signed with the BC Lions on August 31, 2014.[14]

Tampa Bay Storm

Brandon was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League on October 2, 2014.

Calgary Stampeders

Brandon signed with the Calgary Stampeders on March 18, 2015.[15] He was transferred to the retired list on May 12, 2015.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oklahoma Sooners Profile . soonersports.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20121123234818/http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/brandon_cory00.html . 2012-11-23 . dead .
  2. Web site: Names to Know: More Undrafted Rookies Come Aboard . buccaneers.com . July 27, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110828195324/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Names-to-Know-More-Undrafted-Rookies-Come-Aboard/fd5b19fc-224c-40a4-b700-29ac6fd05eb0 . August 28, 2011 . dead .
  3. Web site: Roster cutdown summary . profootballweekly.com . September 4, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111107190829/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/03/roster-cutdown-summary . November 7, 2011 . dead .
  4. Web site: Cory Brandon . arenafan.com . 14 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Bears sign OT Brandon, CB Brown . . 15 June 2012 . March 11, 2022.
  6. Web site: Final Cuts Are Made as Bears Release 53-Man Roster. nbcchicago.com . 31 August 2012 . August 31, 2012.
  7. Web site: Bears sign eight to practice squad . . September 2012 . September 1, 2012.
  8. Web site: Bears waive Quigley, sign OT Scott . . 10 September 2012 . September 10, 2012.
  9. Web site: Bears sign OT Brandon to practice squad . . 17 October 2012 . October 17, 2012.
  10. Web site: Bears shelve Toeaina; elevate T Brandon . . 17 December 2012 . December 17, 2012.
  11. http://arizonasports.com/40/1735957/Arizona-Cardinals-sign-Kevin-Ozier-Jimmy-Legree-Cory-Brandon-and-Jalen-Parmele Arizona Cardinals sign Kevin Ozier, Jimmy Legree, Cory Brandon and Jalen Parmele
  12. Web site: Seahawks.com. Seahawks sign defensive tackle Andru Pulu, claim tackle Cory Brandon off waivers. https://archive.today/20140816195815/http://www.seahawks.com/news/press/article-1/Seahawks-sign-defensive-tackle-Andru-Pulu-claim-tackle-Cory-Brandon-off-waivers/448481ed-b8ae-438b-b3c4-c761e7ba7df0. dead. August 16, 2014. August 4, 2014. 2014-08-16.
  13. Web site: Seahawks part ways with eight players . 2014-08-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826161017/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Seahawks-part-ways-with-eight-players/89173a0f-083d-4232-9705-4a83c3693724 . 2014-08-26 . dead .
  14. Web site: BC Lions Transactions . bclions.com . September 30, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150823000357/http://www.bclions.com/page/transactions_bc . August 23, 2015 .
  15. Web site: Cory Brandon . stampeders.com . May 22, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150523014859/http://www.stampeders.com/roster/show/id/7475 . May 23, 2015 .
  16. Web site: Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings . 2023-06-17 . CFL.ca . en.